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Priscilla

A new Mama Rose gets her turn in Italy’s first ever ‘Gypsy’

11 January 2013 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

On 15 January, Milan will welcome a new Rose to the stage as Gyspy opens in Italy. Loretta Goggi has been a household name in Italy for half a century. She made her début in television as a girl … [Read more...] about A new Mama Rose gets her turn in Italy’s first ever ‘Gypsy’

Priscilla the Musical gives the Milan catwalks an added dash of kitsch

25 February 2012 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Today is carnival day in Milan: Sabato Grasso. It comes later than all the other carnival celebrations, and this year Milan was blessed with a 20°C sunny day which gave the tourists a good excuse to … [Read more...] about Priscilla the Musical gives the Milan catwalks an added dash of kitsch

Debutto a Milano di “Priscilla, la regina del deserto”

18 December 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

by Stefania Clerici “True colors are beautiful, like a rainbow” cantava Cyndi Lauper negli anni ’80…E veri, spettacolari e coloratissimi sono le scene, le luci, i costumi e la colonna sonora del … [Read more...] about Debutto a Milano di “Priscilla, la regina del deserto”

Priscilla struts into Milan in her high-heels… and will survive!

18 December 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

in italiano by Stefania Clerici “True colors are beautiful, like a rainbow” sang Cyndi Lauper in the 80s…and true, spectacular and multi-coloured are the sets, lights, costumes and music of the … [Read more...] about Priscilla struts into Milan in her high-heels… and will survive!

Priscilla Queen of the Desert kicks off its heels in Milan

27 November 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

"Every conceivable surface has been decked with sequins, spattered with coloured lights, plastered in mirrored chips or trimmed in feathers and fringe in “Priscilla Queen of the Desert,” said the New … [Read more...] about Priscilla Queen of the Desert kicks off its heels in Milan

Broadway’s Billy Elliot to close

4 October 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

The Broadway musical “Billy Elliot”, winner of 10 Tony Awards in 2009 and a hot ticket for much of its run, will close on January 8, 2012, after 3 years and 3 months of performances. The decision … [Read more...] about Broadway’s Billy Elliot to close

The Bizarre World of Showbiz: Joan and Jackie Collins backstage at Priscilla

10 May 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Playbill, apart from having all the latest theatre news, also send photographers backstage to capture those fun moments when the cast meet some of the celebs who've come to see them. There is … [Read more...] about The Bizarre World of Showbiz: Joan and Jackie Collins backstage at Priscilla

Tony Award Nominations 2011

Best Play Good People Author: David Lindsay-Abaire Jerusalem Author: Jez Butterworth The Motherf**ker with the Hat Author: Stephen Adly Guirgis War … [Read more...] about Tony Award Nominations 2011

Broadway’s ‘Priscilla, Queen of the Desert’ gets cleaned up

11 March 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Lots of the risqué lines, bawdy jokes and swearing has been edited out of the Broadway script. These changes are among many that “Priscilla” has undergone in its journey to Broadway, from the 1994 … [Read more...] about Broadway’s ‘Priscilla, Queen of the Desert’ gets cleaned up

Priscilla Queen of the Desert starts previews on Broadway tonight

28 February 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

After its North American début in Toronto, Priscilla Queen of the Desert begins previews on Broadway at the Palace Theatre. The official opening is scheduled for March 20, but don't hold your … [Read more...] about Priscilla Queen of the Desert starts previews on Broadway tonight

West End stars launch Get Into London Theatre

6 January 2011 by Gramilano 3 Comments

London theatre stars including Daniel Boys, Louise Dearman, Alex Gaumond, Ray Meagher, Ben Richards and the cast of Jersey Boys were among the theatre fans who celebrated the launch of Get Into London … [Read more...] about West End stars launch Get Into London Theatre

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New York City Ballet 2023 Spring Season is announced

Principal Brandon Lawrence to leave Birmingham Royal Ballet to join Ballett Zürich

Two new opera recordings to be released by Warner Classics/Erato

Four new Principal dancers for New York City Ballet

LaScalaTv, La Scala’s new streaming platform, is now live

Royal Ballet principal dancer Laura Morera to retire

Pam Tanowitz’s Secret Things, her second world premiere for The Royal Ballet this season

Prix de Lausanne 2023 – the full lineup

Principal dancer Jared Angle to give final performance with NYCB

The Australian Ballet will tour to the Royal Opera House in August 2023

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GRAHAM SPICER

Writer, director and photographer in Milan, blogging (under the name ‘Gramilano’) about dance, opera, music and photography for people who are a bit like me and like some of the things I like. I was a regular columnist for Opera Now magazine and wrote for the BBC until transferring to Italy. My scribblings have appeared in various publications from Woman’s Weekly to Gay Times. I write the ‘Danza in Italia’ column for Dancing Times magazine.

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